The US launched new strikes against Iran on Saturday following the deaths of two American servicemen as a result of an Iranian missile and drone attack in Jordan. This was reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
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The US Central Command (CENTCOM) stated that the strikes were aimed at reducing Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping and "swiftly punishing the forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, who last night carried out attacks on American servicemen in Jordan."
According to the US military, four servicemen were also wounded during the attack in Jordan, and another is considered missing. The total number of American military deaths since the start of the war between the US and Iran on February 28 has risen to 16.
The US announced the death of two soldiers after Iran's attack18.07.26, 22:51
On the same day, Iran stated that it would no longer adhere to the terms of the temporary ceasefire. The country's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, accused Washington of violating the 60-day agreement, which provided for a cessation of hostilities during negotiations on restoring shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and reducing Iran's nuclear program.
The US violation of the memorandum once again proved to everyone the truth about how worthless and invalid the US president's signature is
Hostilities have spread to civilian infrastructure
According to Bloomberg, the latest mutual strikes are already extending beyond military targets. Bridges, energy infrastructure, and port facilities have come under attack, indicating a further escalation of the conflict.
Iranian officials claim that since June 27, 50 people have been killed and over 500 wounded as a result of US strikes.
In Kuwait, a power plant and a desalination plant were damaged due to the consequences of the attacks, causing Kuwait Airways to reschedule most flights. Kuwait's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the strikes on civilian infrastructure, calling them a violation of international law.
Against the backdrop of the escalation, the US State Department urged Americans to reconsider travel plans to or through Middle Eastern countries due to the risk of "unpredictable escalation."